New York Fashion Week S/S 11-Part Two

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As of last night, the American leg of the international fashion-week circuit is officially overÂ--le sigh. But don't get depressed about saying adieu to the frenzy of fabulous parties and presentations, dear readers, because we've got the cure. Today, we're thrilled to present another installment of What They Wore, which will surely cheer you up until your withdrawal symptoms calm down or you get your next inspirational fix from the European shows (whichever comes first!). From Carine Roitfeld's camo coolness to Alexa Chung's uber-cute party outfit, we've gathered a great group of looks for your viewing pleasure. So take your seats, uncross your legs, and get ready for New York Fashion Week, Part Two!

Rachel Zoe
While the road to fashion week may be bananas, once there, Rachel Zoe looked amazing per usual! Striking just the right balance between wearable and glam, the stylist extraordinaire created a nuanced look that was perfect for her front-row seat at Marc Jacobs. The vintage enthusiast mixed a monochromatic, ladylike Marc Jacobs dress with an au courant piece of outerwear, and then toughed up these pieces with sky-high Givenchy wedges and a studded Hermes cuff. The result is marvelously of-the-moment and totally intriguing, just as we'd expect from the Rachel Zoe Project star!

Alexa Chung
On Tuesday evening, the Soho House rooftop transformed into a mystical Mulberry garden party, complete with giant pink roses and adorable life-size paper dolls. The crÃ¨me de la crÃ¨me of fashion was in attendance to celebrate the British brand's S/S 11 collection, including one of our favorite tastemakers, Alexa Chung. She fit right in with the darling atmosphere in a Dolce & Gabbana long-sleeve, polka dot dress from the F/W 10 collection and Mulberry's Grosgrain Ballerina Flats ($475). We love everything about her casually cool ensemble, including the finishing touches: a Mulberry Lily Bag ($650) and luscious bright pink lipstick!

Elisa Sednaoui
There's a reason Elisa Sednaoui tops so many best-dressed lists: the Italian-born modelÂ--who was raised in Egypt!Â--is always spotted in super-stylish ensembles and has incredible taste. Naturally we were excited to see what thrilling outfits she had in store for us at New York Fashion Week and she didn't disappoint! Sitting front row at Jason Wu's S/S 11 show, Sednaoui was the essence of spring chic in a heather gray bateau-striped sweater, marine blue tweed organza shorts, and a cool olive trench coat with a checkered liningÂ--all from the said designer's Resort 11 collection. But the enviable fashion doesn't stop there: Sednaoui completed her outfit with Christian Louboutin's Deroba Flannel Wedge Espadrilles ($595) and a Chanel bag.

Dree Hemingway
We are pretty much obsessed with model Dree Hemingway's incredibly cool personal style, and it's safe to say that she holds permanent residence on our fashion radar. So when we spotted the fresh-faced beauty at the V Magazine New York issue celebration on Monday, we couldn't help but swoon over her flawless taste. Hemingway created a comfortably chic look with a loose gray tank layered under an AY Not Dead denim shirt and black Calvin Klein blazer, which she styled with a slouchy pair of Lanvin pants. But our favorite part of Hemingway's outfit can be found on her feet: a covetable pair of D&G leopard-print wedges, which punctuate her understated ensemble perfectly.

Leighton Meester
Whether she's trying out edgier ensembles (a necessity for her other career in music) or layering on the Chanel (for Gossip Girl, of course), Leighton Meester always inspires us with her winning ensembles. As such, we could hardly exclude her from our fashion week coverageÂ--what would Dorota say?!Â--especially in this head-to-toe Derek Lam Resort 11 ensemble. We love the snowy palette and lightweight layers, which consist of a cropped cotton pullover and silk tunic dress. Also noteworthy: the way Meester toughened up this minimalist look with loads of hardware via Dannijo bangles, including the Astrid Silver Vintage Pyramid Bracelet ($325). But perhaps the most intriguing part of Leighton's look is the flawless decision to pair scrunched white socks with Derek Lam's Cassandre Lace Up Clog Booties ($890). The unexpected choice of transitional-weather footwear marks this outfit as decidedly directional, youthful, and one we can't wait to try for ourselves!Â--Liza Kaplan and Jessica Baker